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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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